Northwood University consists of three main campuses in Florida, Michigan, and Texas, all of which specialize in teaching career skills and business principles to students of all ages and backgrounds. Northwood University is a "special purpose university" that views a college education at any of their campuses as a wise investment for the future.

Located in West Palm Beach, Northwood University's 90-acre Florida campus is surrounded by palm trees, lakes, woods, and of course, the nearby coastline. The main focus of the Florida campus is on preparing students for careers in business management via top-notch business programs.

Northwood University's Michigan and Texas campuses are each simply described as "The Business School." Both campuses offer unique business programs, rooted in free market philosophy and "The Northwood Idea," Northwood University's official academic and social mission statement.

Overall, Northwood University emphasizes the importance of individual choice, effort and responsibility, as well as the value of experiential learning and innovation, which is reflected in their academic programs and pursuits.